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fiancé

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of fiancé

the person to whom one is engaged to be married

couldn't wait to introduce her fiancé to all of her relatives

Synonyms of fiancé

betrothed, fiancée, intended

Words Related to fiancé

admirer, beau, beloved, boyfriend, darling, dear, favorite, fellow, flame, girlfriend, honey, love, lover, steady, swain, sweet, sweetheart, sweetie, sweetie pie, valentine

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